teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi to Open April 18 in Saadiyat Cultural District
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi is set to debut on April 18, located in the Saadiyat Cultural District and spanning 17,000 square meters. This innovative project is a collaborative effort involving Miral, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and teamLab, and is themed around "Environmental Phenomena." Visitors will experience dynamic artworks that interact with light, air, and water, reflecting the surrounding environment. Noteworthy installations include Massless Suns and Dark Suns, alongside Levitation Void, which features a self-repairing energy void. This new site aims to complement nearby cultural landmarks like the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
Key facts
- teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi opens April 18 in Saadiyat Cultural District.
- The purpose-built structure spans 17,000 square meters.
- Collaboration between DCT Abu Dhabi, Miral, and teamLab.
- Artworks are based on teamLab's 'Environmental Phenomena' concept.
- Installations are shaped by air, water, and light.
- Featured works include Massless Suns, Dark Suns, and Levitation Void.
- Founder Toshiyuki Inoko described the artworks as environmentally dependent.
- The venue joins Louvre Abu Dhabi, Manarat Al Saadiyat, and future Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
Entities
Artists
- Toshiyuki Inoko
Institutions
- teamLab
- Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
- Miral
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Manarat Al Saadiyat
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Locations
- Abu Dhabi
- Saadiyat Cultural District
- United Arab Emirates